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Post surgery, post chemo, still scared
Hi, I'm 28 and I've just finished the having chemo and a bi-lateral mastectomy for breast cancer. The doctors told me that the chemo wasn't 100% effective, but that the surgery got all of my cancer, so I'm technically cancer-free. I feel like I should feel relieved, but I feel the same anxiety and fear that I felt when I…
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Caelyx & nausea
Hi all, I started a new chemo called Caelyx last week for my numerous mets. I had the chemo last Wednesday. I felt good up until today (Monday). My stomach is very upset & I am off my food. Any tips to combat the nausea would be appreciated? What other side effects should I expect on this chemo? Thanks
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Recurrence
I were first diagnosed in 2011 and had lumpectomy followed by chemo and radiation I then had a local recurrence in 2015 and had a double masectomy and reconstruction followed by more chemo and then daily letrozole tablet I have just been diagnosed with another local recurrence in my reconstructed breast I have had surgery…
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YES Org is having a sale - help with atrophy and dryness
Just wanted to let those of you who are suffering from V atrophy and dryness know that YES org is having an online sale until 25 June 2018 and has free shipping for orders of a certain value. Their products have made a huge difference to my life and brought relief since chemo slammed me into early menopause. Yes products…
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Stability, Stability where are you??
Hi everyone, After a 6 week battle to obtain a treatment plan, I received my first AC last Wednesday. I have battled constipation throughout the week, and have been vigilant with consuming copious amounts of water and eating quality food. I have used Ozmolax and SenneSoft, but my system isn't regular. Any tips would be…
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Moo goo cream for radiation.
Received a big bottle of Moo goo cream for Christmas and when I started chemo received a gift from the chemo company which included a tube of the same cream. I was given Sorbelene by the radiotherapy nurse but I found the thick consistency of it unpleasant to smear over my breast. So I used up all my moo goo which had the…